Ecommerce Assistant / Junior Merchandiser
Location: GB, LND, London
Department: E-Commerce
Salary range: 20000-25000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Entry level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Internet
Function: Marketing

Company profile:
Wedo is a collection of niched e-commerce stores which aim to be the first destination for online shoppers buying in the various niches that we operate in. Due to our continued commitment to the best, we are now looking for more people to join our lively team at a very exciting time. As we continue to grow we're looking for incredibly passionate people who want to be part of something amazing. We’re looking for outgoing, positive and driven individuals who want to make a difference where they work. We can teach you a lot of what you need to know about the job. What we can’t teach you is aptitude and attitude, two of the most important aspects to succeeding at Wedo. If you’d like to work in an environment that feels friendly and welcoming, professional, highly interactive and ready to hear your ideas, then read on.

Job description:
Ecommerce accounts for a larger proportion of the UK economy than it does for any other nation and as a result is home to some of the most innovative and forward thinking companies in the world.Here at Wedo we are at the cutting edge of this revolution and are one of the fastest growing ecommerce companies in the UK. We are currently developing a portfolio of furniture retail sites and will also be moving into other niches in the future. We strive to use and develop new technology alongside more traditional but equally important disciplines to provide customers with a smooth, enjoyable and simple online shopping experience.The way we have reached this point is by recruiting people with the right attitude, who will fit into our culture. We pride ourselves on our flat hierarchy as this is one of the reasons ideas are able to percolate and come to the fore from each and every member of our team.We are currently looking for someone to work within our e-commerce team. This is a full time role working Mon-Fri 9.00-18.00 starting as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity for an ecommerce enthusiast to join one of the UK’s fastest growing online retailers. Working as part of the ecommerce team, you'll be responsible for ensuring that website product categories are optimised at all times, both from a visual and commercial perspective. You'll ensure that products have the correct attributes and can be found easily through search, category navigation and filter structure. You'll also be contributing to the development of new front and back end merchandising features alongside the development team. As an Assistant Merchandiser your duties will be:Maintaining product categories on the websiteMaintain accurate categorisation of products on the site to ensure an easy shopping journeySetting accurate attributes at product level to allow customers to browse and filter easilyReviewing analytics reports daily to identify opportunities or issues with website category performanceEnsuring that category content is optimised for varying traffic sources such as PPC, affiliates &amp; emailReviewing product naming conventions to ensure best SEO visibilityMonitoring output from the content team to ensure consistent product information and categorisationProduct pricing &amp; promotionsMaintaining the category navigation of the website to ensure that promotions and new ranges are represented appropriatelyWorking alongside the Supplier Development Manager and content team to price, set logistics and relevant operational settings for new productsEnsure agreed margins are met on new product launches, sale and clearance itemsLiaising with our Colchester store to ensure price parityUpdating prices and lead times in line with supplier changes, seasonal and clearance promotionsContribute to the merchandising calendar and ensure seasonal promotions are implemented in a timely mannerNew site &amp; feature launchesConfiguring new sites in MagentoPlanning and creating informed category structure for new sitesLiaising with the design team to ensure all new sites are properly merchandised with promotions, up-sells, banners, landing pages and contentActing as the liaison between ecommerce and tech teams to test and feedback on new merchandising featuresProposing new merchandising features and contributing to their specification and implementation

Requirements:
Essential requirements:Excel – an excellent grasp of Excel formulas and functions is essential to perform in this roleGoogle Analytics – prior experience of using GA for retail is essentialSharp eye for detail – you will have primary responsibility for checking the site for errors and required updatesAn enthusiasm for ecommerce and furnitureA desire to understand core business metrics and how these can be influenced by the merchandising roleEducated to degree level in a relevant subjectDesirable:Magento – existing experience of using MagentoBrightpearl - existing experience of using BrightpearlA passion for design and furnitureBasic knowledge of HTML &amp; CSS To be part of this amazing team your application must include a CV and covering letter.

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